понедельник, 20 мая 2013 г.

Considerations for Senior Women Regarding Breast Augmentation

Considerations for Senior Women Regarding Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is not just a cosmetic procedure sought out by young women and those in their middle years. As the lifespan of human beings increases, the desire to look good into the golden years is increasing as well. In fact, more and more baby boomers are seeking out numerous forms of plastic surgery to keep them looking youthful and full of energy.

Those aged 65 and over represent approximately seven to eight percent of all of the procedures performed by plastic surgeons. This may have a lot to do with the simple fact that the modern generation of senior citizens is more active and energetic than the generations that came before them.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2010 approximately 2,414 breast augmentations were performed on women who were over the age of 65. This number is expected to continue to rise in the years to come.

When a younger female decides to get implants, it is a routine procedure that is very safe and poses few risks to health. For those who are older, it is still a safe procedure to undergo but there are some factors that need to be taken into consideration.

The health of the patient is always the number one consideration for the surgeon who will be performing the operation. What this means for a senior lady is that if she has a serious outstanding medical condition that may affect the operation and her ability to heal, breast augmentation may not be the best choice for her. Any heart problems, cancer, diabetes and issues with the nervous system are often red flags that operating physicians need to be made aware of. However, for those who are in good health and have no chronic problems, having breast implants should not present any real concerns for the doctor or patient. The important thing is to open up the lines of communication between the two of you and to keep them open.

To have implants placed into the chest, the health of the skin makes a difference. To recover properly and successfully from the procedure, the patient must have good skin tone and elasticity. That means that the skin must be strong and resilient enough to bounce back after it has undergone trauma. This is something that the doctor can tell you about by examining the skin on your chest area.

The mental health of the individual is something that the doctor will wish to discuss. This can be a life altering decision that can have many positive consequences to the patient's life. It is the doctor's job though to make sure that the expectations are realistic and are not over the top. This procedure can boost a woman's level of confidence, which is good. The surgeon wants to be able to assure him or herself that the individual is an ideal candidate for the breast augmentation surgery and that she has the appropriate understanding of the operation and the recuperation period that comes afterwards.